Environmental Health sanitation and wash ppt.pptx

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1. Title : "Environmental Health, Sanitation, and WASH“ Subtitle : "Ensuring a Cleaner and Healthier World “ Background : Clean water and greenery visuals. Presenter Name: XABIBA IBRAHIM ISACK ADAM Introduction to Environmental Health Definition: The branch of public health focusing on the interaction between humans and their environment. Key Points: Importance of a clean environment for human health. Examples of environmental health issues (pollution, waste management). Visual: Icons of environment, health, and hygiene.

2. Understanding Sanitation Definition : Proper disposal of human waste to prevent diseases. Key Points : Impact on health and environment. Global sanitation statistics. Visual: Toilets, waste bins, clean surroundings.

3. What is WASH ? Components : Water : Access to clean and safe water. Sanitation : Proper facilities and practices. Hygiene : Behavioral practices like hand washing. importance : Prevents diseases. Promotes overall well-being. Visual: Hand washing, clean water access.

4. Health Impacts of Poor Sanitation and Hygiene Statistics : Millions suffer from waterborne diseases annually. Diseases : Cholera, diarrhea, typhoid, and more. Visual : Infographics showing disease spread .

5. Benefits of Implementing WASH Programs Health : Reduced disease burden . Economic : Savings in healthcare costs . Social : Increased school attendance, especially for girls. Visual : Smiling children near clean water facilities.

6. Challenges in WASH Implementation Lack of funding. Awareness and cultural barriers. Infrastructure and maintenance issues. Visual: Contrasting images of poor vs. improved WASH conditions.

7. Global Initiatives and Success Stories UN Sustainable Development Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation. Examples: Success stories from countries or organizations. Visual: Globe with sanitation and hygiene icons.

8. The Role of WASH in Epidemic Control Prevents disease outbreaks like cholera, typhoid, and hepatitis A Critical during humanitarian emergencies. Enhances resilience against pandemics. Visual: Healthcare workers promoting hygiene in crisis zones .

9. Public Health Interventions for WASH Community-based water filtration systems. Promotion of hand washing with soap. Construction of improved latrines. Education campaigns on hygiene practices. Visual: Examples of interventions in communities.

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